TL;DR High-resolution hyperspectral imaging pinpoints ideal release sites by revealing plant health, moisture and soil characteristics. Complementary data (radar, lidar, climate records, citizen-science observations) refine habitat choice and track ongoing changes. Forecasts of food-plant yields and real-time monitoring via a “digital twin” ensure sustainable resource availability and adaptive management. A conservationist photographs a young tahr grazing in New Zealand’s Sou

New Zealand’s summers are becoming increasingly dry, and with this change comes a heightened risk of wildfires. Using open-source data offers councils and emergency teams an accessible way to monitor and mitigate wildfire risks effectively. Why Open-Source GIS Data Matters in Monitoring Wildfires Wildfires thrive on the perfect combination of weather conditions, dry vegetation, and topography. Open-source data provides a wealth of information to track these variables in real-